Navigating Divorce, Child Custody, and Holidays in California: Tips and Legal Insights from a Family
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for families undergoing divorce or grappling...
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Channe G. Coles
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Domestic Violence: A Terrifying Journey and Legal Recourse for Victims
My mission: Ending the Silence: Advocating Against Domestic Violence as a Family Law Attorney Domestic violence is a deeply distressing...
Channe G. Coles
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Title: Navigating Financial Concerns After Divorce
12 Step Approach Divorce is a life-altering event that can trigger a whirlwind of emotions, with one of the most daunting concerns being...
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14 Factors That Affect Permanent Spousal Support
Factors that affect permanent spousal support in a California divorce or legal separation
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Create a Plan for Your Divorce or Legal Separation
Ending a marriage can be one of the most unsettling times of your life, so it’s understandable if you are hesitant to make the decision...
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Equal Child Custody Rights
Securing and Protecting Your Parental Rights in a California Custody Battle Unfortunately, the biggest battleground in many divorces is...
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Financial Security and Late-in-Life Divorce
A growing number of people are divorcing or separating later in life; dividing a lifetime of accumulated assets can seem like a daunting tas
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Temporary Spousal Support in California
Separating from your spouse is emotionally difficult, even before discussing spousal support (alimony). During a dissolution or legal...
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Feel Safe from Domestic Violence
No matter your sex, age, or occupation, separating from an abusive partner is one of the most difficult things you can do in your life.
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Legal Custody: Joint or Sole?
There are two types of legal custody—sole legal custody and joint legal custody. “Sole legal custody” means that one parent will have the...
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Getting a Divorce in the Military: Am I Protected?
Every case is distinctive and inherently different, but here at Law Office of Channe G. Coles we are experienced in military divorces and th
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Need Based Attorney Fee Awards
Under the California Family Code and case law interpreting it, a party to a divorce, legal separation, or a parentage action may seek...
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Temporary Spousal Support in California
During a dissolution or legal separation, there are two forms of spousal support: temporary (or pendente lite), and permanent (or judgment).
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Attorney’s Fees and Costs—You Have Options
Family law litigation is complex, and not having an attorney can have negative life-altering consequences. Family law litigation can also be
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"Change of Circumstances" and "Best Interests of the Child"
Different standards must be considered for pre- and post-judgment modifications. Applying the right standard is crucial to your success.
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